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surfzone365

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Ned hasn’t played in 3 weeks now. They’re still dressing Hellberg over him which has worked well for them.

I’m sure a lot of us expected him to take a step back in Detroit but I definitely didn’t think it would play out like this.
Mrazek and Ned… our defense played a part in them looking good. I believe both are good goalies and when put on other teams with lesser defensive depth and prowess, they are going to take that proverbial step back…or three.
 

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Mrazek and Ned… our defense played a part in them looking good. I believe both are good goalies and when put on other teams with lesser defensive depth and prowess, they are going to take that proverbial step back…or three.
Mrazek played brilliant in that ridiculous extended run that got us in the playoffs. From New Years Eve on. That team looked scattered on d all season despite the talent, and a Mrazek routinely had to make big saves that bailed them out. Our d did not play much of a role in making him look good, the other way around imo. Overall our system has helped goalies, imo Mrazek was the exception. He stood on his head.
 

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Mrazek played brilliant in that ridiculous extended run that got us in the playoffs. From New Years Eve on. That team looked scattered on d all season despite the talent, and a Mrazek routinely had to make big saves that bailed them out. Our d did not play much of a role in making him look good, the other way around imo. Overall our system has helped goalies, imo Mrazek was the exception. He stood on his head.
Mrazek was solid with us. He is forever a hero to me personally for Game 7 in Washington.
 

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I’m all for moving on from “McDavid or Mackinnon” and “McDavid or Matthews.” Give me the “McDavid or Thompson” discourse!!!
I haven't seen anyone with Tage's size, skating, strength, skill and ability to hold onto the puck since probably Mario.

Lindros was an incredible talent as well, but he was a physical force that I don't see from Tage. Lindros was clearly very skilled, but he physically imposed his will on others.
 

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So… same price we paid for KK and take another flier on a guy?

I read this today about Laf:

“He doesn’t seem to accomplish much out there with or without the puck,” said one NHL scout to Staple for his most recent column. “When you watch him play it’s hard to find him out there, has little impact on the outcome. I don’t know if it’s lack of confidence but his processing seems a little bit of a step behind.”
 

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I read this today about Laf:

“He doesn’t seem to accomplish much out there with or without the puck,” said one NHL scout to Staple for his most recent column. “When you watch him play it’s hard to find him out there, has little impact on the outcome. I don’t know if it’s lack of confidence but his processing seems a little bit of a step behind.”
That seems to be the issue whereby Kakko is involved in the action, ie Fast like.

it's amazing how draft years vary...Laf's year has been meh whereby '16 was a great draft year for difference makers (+ Fox, Girard, Hronek, Bratt....needless to say, Canes Mgt. did a bad job that year).

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I read this today about Laf:

“He doesn’t seem to accomplish much out there with or without the puck,” said one NHL scout to Staple for his most recent column. “When you watch him play it’s hard to find him out there, has little impact on the outcome. I don’t know if it’s lack of confidence but his processing seems a little bit of a step behind.”

Is that a scouting report for Laf or KK?
 
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